Loft & basement conversions Greenwich

Loft conversions Greenwich

Loft & Basement Conversions Greenwich – Blackheath – London

We understand the pain of having extensive work done to your home when you are living in it. With this in mind, we can provide airtight dust solutions, carpet covering and even air purification on all our projects. Minimal disruption and inconvenience is of paramount importance to all our clients.

No matter if you require a simple loft or basement conversion we have the experience and capability to provide fulfil your needs. Our experienced teams of professionals can help guide you through the entire process and most importantly keep you up to date with progress, communicate with you effectively so you can really relax and not worry about the project.

We are able to help at any stage of your project from conception to taking over a project if you were let down by another builder.

All aspects of work including dealing with structural repairs, raising or lowering existing floors as well as providing temporary roof structures and up and over scaffolding.

Process of getting a loft or basement conversion done

Once you decided you want an extension on your home, there are allot of things you need to do in order to get the work completed

Research – ask neighbours, friends, magazines and look online for ideas of what you want.

Volume of space required – It’s important to understand that cost of any build will relate to the amount of work required and that usually relates to how much volume is being built. It’s also a good idea to obtain costs for a finish up-to a plastered shell, including electric points and lighting wiring, skirting boards excluding any painting/decoration or floor finishes.

loft conversion – £700 to £900 per square metre including VAT.

Based on an average loft conversion of 30 square meters the price range would be between £21-£27K.

Basement conversion – The cost of a basement conversion is the same as a loft conversion and only gets more expensive if you need to start lowering the floor levels if you have inadequate headroom. Digging out and underpinning the foundations starts at around £2-3K per square meter including VAT. Other considerations and costs for a basement are if the floors are concrete, divert drains, solid rock, clay or other difficult ground conditions or if the water table is high.

Planning Permission – Do you need planning permission?

Permitted Development – Can it be done through permitted development?

Party wall -Will you need party wall permission? If yes, then you may need to appoint a surveyor approximate cost £1,200

Appoint an Architect – Most people are unable to start without an Architect, fees average around 5% but can be 8-12% of the build cost

Structural Engineer – Its likely you will also need a structural engineer, fees average around 5% over £50K and average around £4K

Local Authority Costs – Submit plans to the council for building control and or planning permission